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Dragonflies: Behavior and Ecology of Odonata (Comstock Book) by Philip S. Corbet is a science book available to read on EtoBox.

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Among the most ancient and powerful of insects, dragonflies fascinate scientists and nonspecialistsin part because they are large enough for the behavior of individual insects to be observed and interpreted. Indeed, so much useful information exists about dragonflies that they serve as valuable models for interpreting the behavior and ecology of other taxa. Philip S. Corbet has devoted a lifetime to their study. His book A Biology of Dragonflies has been a standard text for more than thirty-five years. This latest book establishes a new benchmark for the Odonata, providing a comprehensive, critical review of past and current knowledgeboth published and unpublishedabout species from all biogeographical regions in both functional and evolutionary contexts. The volume emphasizes the diversity found in dragonfly behavior as well as unifying patterns. It describes the behavioral strategies that influence the fitness of individuals in physical and biotic environments and in all stages of the life cycle, and identifies the biological principles reflected in those strategies. The book also examines behavior associated with processes such as habitat selection, foraging, seasonal regulation,

Who reads Dragonflies: Behavior and Ecology of Odonata (Comstock Book)?

Author

Philip S. Corbet

Publisher

Comstock Publishing Associates

Published

1999

Language

EN

ISBN

9780801425929

Category

science

Subjects

Science, Zoology, Stem

Rating

5 / 5 (8 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14